MIDWEST MOD PILLOWS sewing pattern
Designed by Amy Butler. From the pattern:
A collection of three modern pillow silhouettes perfect for turning your nest into a stylish retreat.
Materials List for the Pieced Envelope Pillow
1/4 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight cotton print for the Narrow End Panel (Panel A)
3/8 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight coordinating cotton print for the Middle Panel (Panel B)
3/8 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight coordinating cotton print for the Large End Panel (Panel C)
1/2 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight coordinating cotton print for the Back Panel
3/4 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin for the Pillow Form
2 - 8 oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
1 spool of coordinating thread
Finished Size for the Pieced Envelope Pillow:
24” wide x 16” long
Materials List for the Zinnia Pillow
For a 14” Round Pillow
1/2 yard of 44” light to mid-weight cotton fabric for the Pillow Cover
3/4 yard of 44” light to mid-weight coordinating cotton fabric for the Zinnia Petals
3/4 yard of heavyweight sew-in interfacing for the Zinnia Petals
2- 1 1/2” buttons to cover for the center of the Zinnia Flower (They usually come 2 buttons per kit)
1- 14” round Pillow Form (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch ™” form)
Carpet or upholstery thread
1 spool of coordinating thread
OR to make your own pillow form you will need:
1/2 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin
1 1/2 - 8oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
For a 24” Round Pillow
1 1/2 yards of 44” wide light to mid-weight cotton fabric for the Pillow Cover
1 1/2 yards of 44” wide light to mid-weight coordinating cotton fabric for the Zinnia Petals
2 yards of heavyweight sew-in interfacing for the Zinnia Petals
1 1/2 yards of 44” wide cotton muslin for the Pillow Form (pillow forms are not available for this size)
4 - 8oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
2 - 2 1/2” buttons to cover for the center of the Zinnia Flower (They usually come 1 button per kit)
Carpet or upholstery thread
1 spool of coordinating thread
Finished Size for the Zinnia Pillow:
Small Zinnia Pillow: 14” round
Large Zinnia Pillow: 24” round
Materials List for the Modern Bolster Pillow
1 1/8 yard of 44” wide mid- to heavyweight cotton fabric for the Bolster
1 1/8 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin for the Pillow Form
22” or 24” coordinating nylon zipper
4 - 8oz. bags of polyester fiberfill (we used Fairfield’s “Soft Touch Poly-fil Supreme™”)
1 spool of coordinating thread
Finished Size for the Modern Bolster Pillow:
38” wide x 11” high x 4” deep